Graduate 2026 PhD Software Engineer II (AV Labs), United States

Uber • San Francisco, CA • 2h ago

Working at Uber as a Graduate PhD Software Engineer II means taking deep technical expertise in AI, machine learning, and robotics and applying it to high-stakes, real-world autonomous systems. This is not a theoretical exercise; you will be building and deploying production-grade ML systems that operate in complex physical environments, where safety, reliability, and performance directly shape the future of autonomous mobility.

You'll join AV Labs, a new initiative focused on accelerating the autonomous technology ecosystem by transforming real-world operations into high-quality data and intelligent systems. Our team tackles one of the hardest challenges in autonomy today: unlocking long-tail, real-world driving scenarios. Autonomy is fundamentally a data and systems problem-and Uber brings a unique advantage through its ability to collect rare, high-value data at scale and convert it into actionable intelligence.

As part of this team, you will work at the intersection of machine learning, robotics, and large-scale data systems to develop core components of the autonomous driving stack. This includes perception, prediction, and decision-making systems, as well as the data pipelines and infrastructure that power them. Your work will directly contribute to building safer, more robust autonomous systems capable of operating in the real world.

The pace here is fast, and the problems are deeply complex and multidisciplinary. We are looking for researchers who want to be builders-individuals who can translate cutting-edge research into scalable, production-ready systems. If you are energized by deploying Physical AI in real-world environments and want to own outcomes end-to-end in a high-impact space, this is where you'll grow.

What you'll do

Design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning systems for autonomous driving applications, including perception, prediction, and decision-making

Develop and apply advanced techniques in computer vision, deep learning, robotics, and sequential decision-making to handle complex, real-world driving scenarios

Translate state-of-the-art research into scalable, high-impact solutions for autonomy systems operating in dynamic urban environments

Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines for sensor data ingestion, processing, and auto-labeling to accelerate model development

Architect and improve infrastructure for high-throughput training and low-latency inference in safety-critical, real-time systems

Own your work end-to-end: from problem formulation and modeling to offline evaluation, simulation, production deployment, and continuous iteration

Identify and solve edge cases and long-tail scenarios to improve system robustness and safety

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers across platform, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver integrated autonomy solutions Champion engineering excellence through code quality, rigorous testing, reproducibility, and system reliability in safety-critical environments

Basic Qualifications

Completing or recently completed a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

Strong publication record in top-tier AI, ML, robotics, or computer vision conferences

Deep knowledge of machine learning for robotics, computer vision, or autonomous systems

Experience working with large-scale sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR) and building data pipelines for ML applications

Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch

Experience developing or deploying ML models in real-world or safety-critical systems

Familiarity with C++ and high-performance or real-time systems

Proven ability to translate research into production-grade systems

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 per year. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other @types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_Y9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform

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